Foundations & trusts in Africa
Private, family and community foundations and charitable trusts that fund work in Africa.
Namibia Nature Foundation
Windhoek, Namibia Since 1987 Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), established in 1987, is a people-centred conservation and sustainable development non-governmental organisation (NGO), and one of the largest home-grown organisations of its kind. The org...
Africat Foundation
Otjiwarongo, Namibia Since 1991 The AfriCat Foundation is a Namibian non-profit organisation dedicated to the long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores and native wildlife. Based within the 200 km2 Okonjima Nature Reserve near Otjiwarongo, t...
Big Life Foundation
Kenya Since 2010 ("Big Life") is non-profit conservation organization focused on preserving the wildlife and habitats of the Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro ecosystem of East Africa through community-based and collaborative strategies..
Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA)
Sierra Leone Since 1992 The Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) is a non-governmental organization that aims to protect and restore the environment in West Africa through community-led programs. It was founded in 1992 in the United Kingdo...
Libyan Technology Foundation (LTF)
Tripoli, Libya Since 2020 The Libyan Technology Foundation, formerly Libyan Information and Communications Technology Organization, is a Libyan non-profit organization, established in 2020 with the objectives of spreading technical awareness and...
Marine Megafauna Foundation
Mozambique Since 2009 The Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is a marine biology research and conservation nonprofit known for discovering, researching, and protecting large marine animals including whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, whale...
Nelson Mandela Foundation
Houghton Estate, South Africa Since 1999 The Nelson Mandela Foundation is a nonprofit organisation founded by Nelson Mandela in 1999 to promote Mandela's vision of freedom and equality for all. The chairman is Naledi Pandor, and the chief executive officer is D...
Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
Lekki, Nigeria Since 1980 The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is an environmental non-governmental organization that promotes environmental tourism with the goal of expanding awareness of Nigeria's natural resources and creating economic i...
Peace Parks Foundation (PPF)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Since 1997 Peace Park Foundation, founded in 1997 by Dr Anton Rupert, President Nelson Mandela and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, is an organisation that aims to re-establish, renew and conserve large ecosystems in Africa, tra...
Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Cape Town, South Africa Since 1968 The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) is an international non-profit organisation committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of seabirds in Southern Africa. Recognised...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)
Nigeria Since 2010 The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is an African non-profit organization founded in 2010 by Tony O. Elumelu and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It is a pioneer member of the Global Impact Investment Rating System (GIIRS)...
African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
Nairobi, Kenya Since 1961 The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is an international conservation organization created with the intent of preserving Africa's wildlife, wild lands, and natural resources. Founded in 1961, the organization helped est...
Ahmed Kathrada Foundation
Lenasia, South Africa Since 2008 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is a South African-based foundation the seeks to promote non-racialism and the principles within both the Freedom Charter and the South African Constitution. It is named after anti-apartheid...
Foundation for Investigative Journalism
Nigeria Since 2020 Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) is a Nigerian investigative journalism organization founded by Fisayo Soyombo in June 2020. FIJ reports on social justice, human rights abuse, and corruption in Nigeria. FIJ'...
Small Enterprise Foundation
Tzaneen, South Africa Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF) is a microfinance institution operating primarily in the Limpopo province of South Africa; however, it also has branches in Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga,, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Guateng. It was...
Vervet Monkey Foundation
South Africa The Vervet Monkey Foundation (VMF) is a 23-hectare not-for-profit centre for rehabilitation, education and sanctuary for vervet monkeys, near the town of Tzaneen, South Africa. Registered and established in 1993, it is s...
Gatsby Africa
Kenya An ambitious and dynamic organisation, committed to sector transformation and helping change lives for the better in East Africa.
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Neem Foundation
Nigeria Neem Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded as a direct response to the problem of insecurity in Nigeria. We are committed to improving the lives of populations and communities affected by viol...
Sawiris Foundation for Social Development
Garden City, Egypt Since 2001 Sawiris Foundation for Social Development is an Egyptian charity organization linked to the Sawiris Family established in 2001 and a prominent institution of economic and social aid in Egypt. It has been described as "Eg...
Women Unlimited Eswatini
Eswatini Women Unlimited is a Women’s Rights, non-profit Organisation working to advance the rights of women and youth in Eswatini, empowering them for participation. We advocate for gender equality, fostering family values and f...
Fantsuam Foundation
Nigeria Fantsuam Foundation is a Nigerian non-profit organisation working in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) that is working to develop a rugged computer suited for African conditions. Known as the...
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